The Queen S Gambit Monologues & Audition Scenes
2 audition scenes from The Queen S Gambit. Available as duologues — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.
Written by Scott Frank & Allan Scott
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The First Book
Characters: Mr. Shaibel, Beth
Beth Harmon defeats Mr. Shaibel in the basement of the orphanage, leading him to realize her extraordinary talent. He gives her a book on chess openings and acknowledges that her skill is astounding for a nine-year-old.
You Are Astounding
Characters: BETH, MR. SHAIBEL
Beth, a young chess prodigy, plays a game with her mentor, Mr. Shaibel, quickly defeating him. Afterward, he gives her a chess book and, when she asks if she's good enough, he offers a profound compliment, acknowledging her extraordinary talent.
About The Queen S Gambit Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from The Queen S Gambit? Our collection includes 2 carefully curated duologue, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.
Written by Scott Frank & Allan Scott, these scenes capture the essence of the production and provide rich material for actors at every level.
Every scene includes character breakdowns, context notes, and director's notes to help you prepare. All scenes are available as downloadable PDFs with Pro membership.
How to use The Queen S Gambit scenes for auditions
Choose a scene that matches the tone and casting type of your audition. Use the character breakdowns to understand the emotional arc, then download the PDF to rehearse. Our scenes work perfectly for self-tapes, in-person auditions, drama school applications, and acting class exercises.
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